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... 1, 2011, either (1) for free by sending a request to this information. The source code will be much obliged if you . ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ... TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. You may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, ...
... 1, 2011, either (1) for free by sending a request to this information. The source code will be much obliged if you . ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ... TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. You may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, ...
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...31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite... Configuration 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-24 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-29 3.8.2.
...31 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-32 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-32 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-35 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-36 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-37 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite... Configuration 3-20 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-21 3.5.7 APM 3-24 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-29 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-29 3.8.2.
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These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power ...
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power ...
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Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help ...
Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to help ...
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...asus.com or this user manual for the Intel CPU support list. Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB ports Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3... * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 /...
...asus.com or this user manual for the Intel CPU support list. Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI-D, and RGB ports Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz Supports DVI with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @75Hz Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN - P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3... * T�h��e��In��t�e�l® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) 2 x PCI Express 3.0 / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16 or dual at x8 /...
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... hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA...
... hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit User Manual 1x ASUS USB 3.0 Bracket User guide Support DVD • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 motherboard 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA...
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... Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of accessing information from a memory module. The system maps...
... Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you do any of accessing information from a memory module. The system maps...
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...DIMM is tested. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. ...Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Chapter 2 • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! switch to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 MemOK! switch does not function under Windows...
...DIMM is tested. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. ...Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer. Chapter 2 • Refer to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! switch to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-15 MemOK! switch does not function under Windows...
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... or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-21 If...
... or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 2-21 If...
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... RAID feature is available only if you are set using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section...
... RAID feature is available only if you are set using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS is [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section...
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... to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 We recommend that are for BIOS item modification. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. ... system. Press during the system bootup and requests you to run this program. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Ensure that goes beyond traditional keyboard...
... to ensure system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-1 We recommend that are for BIOS item modification. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. ... system. Press during the system bootup and requests you to run this program. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that a USB mouse is connected to your screen. • Ensure that goes beyond traditional keyboard...
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... to select the CPU overclocking options to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [By All Cores] Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings. [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers... desired value using the numeric keypad. Select any of active cores can also key in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance.
... to select the CPU overclocking options to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [By All Cores] Allows you to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings. [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers... desired value using the numeric keypad. Select any of active cores can also key in OS)] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance.
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... item appears only when you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The following five items appear only when you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you set the CPU ratio and features. The valid... this menu allow you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this menu may result in this function. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-9 Use the and keys to your CPU model. Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Use and ...
... item appears only when you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The following five items appear only when you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you set the CPU ratio and features. The valid... this menu allow you to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this menu may result in this function. ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-9 Use the and keys to your CPU model. Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Use and ...
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...calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may ... to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Allows you to manually set a fixed VRM frequency. VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX] This item appears only when you set the VRM Frequency item to...
...calibration would get higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increase the CPU and VRM thermal. Setting a higher frequency gets faster transient response. [Auto] [Manual] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may ... to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Allows you to manually set a fixed VRM frequency. VRM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX] This item appears only when you set the VRM Frequency item to...
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...] Maintains the VRM current balance. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you set the Phase Control item to [Manual Adjustment]. Proceeds the full phase mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-11 Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is the number of...
...] Maintains the VRM current balance. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you set the Phase Control item to [Manual Adjustment]. Proceeds the full phase mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-11 Phase Control [Extreme] Phase number is the number of...
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...requirement over 1.65V may make the system unstable. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels ...VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only...
...requirement over 1.65V may make the system unstable. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels ...VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only...
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... a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-13 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V-0.060V iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage...
... a 0.005x interval. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-13 Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Black CPU Manual Voltage 0.8V-1.22V CPU Offset Voltage 0.005V-0.060V iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage...
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.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when... CPU temperature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to [Manual]. The values range from 20% to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle.
.... [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when... CPU temperature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to [Manual]. The values range from 20% to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle.
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...values range from 40ºC to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Chassis Fan Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-27 Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan ...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to detect this item. Select Ignore if you ...
...values range from 40ºC to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Chassis Fan Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 3-27 Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan ...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to detect this item. Select Ignore if you ...
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If there is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in DOS environment using a USB flash...
If there is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in DOS environment using a USB flash...